Kym Marsh opens up about losing Tony Warren: ‘We owe him everything’

Actress was in hospital with daughter Polly when she heard the news

KYM Marsh has opened up about Coronation Street creator Tony Warren’s death.

It was revealed that the writer passed away last week following a short illness.

Kym Marsh opened up about losing Tony Warren[Getty]

Writing in her exclusive column for OK! Magazine, she wrote: “I phoned work to tell them I’d be late as I was at the hospital with Polly, then they called me back to say that production had been stopped as a mark of respect to Tony.”

Kym, who plays Michelle MacDonald on the show, added: “It’s such sad news.

“He was a lovely man and very modest about being the person who created Corrie.

Coronation Street: Spoiler pictures of the week

Coronation Street is going to be full of drama as Kate Connor gets a shocking call from Caz, Anna Windass regains consciousness and makes a tough decision about her future with Kevin and Tyrone Dobbs makes a shocking discovery

The actress was at the hospital with her daughter when she heard the news[Getty]

Kym revealed she had to take youngest child Polly to the hospital as she had a puss-filled lump on her gum after having her teeth removed.

She may have to go for an operation if it turns out to be a cyst.

Tony Warren died aged 79[Getty]

A number of Corrie stars have paid tribute to Tony following the news that he passed away.

William Roache MBE, who has played Ken Barlow for the since the show’s beginning, said: "When I first met Tony I couldn’t quite believe he’d created and written Coronation Street because he was no more than a young boy.